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Added: Sep 15, 2026 • Published: Sep 14, 2026

Our Favorite Sweet Foods - Real Easy English

Do you love sweet things? Many people around the world enjoy a sweet treat after their main meal. In a fun new podcast from BBC Learning English, hosts Georgie and Phil talk about their favorite foods. They share their love for sweet things and ask if you have a sweet tooth too.

Eating sweet things makes many people happy. For some, a great dessert is the best part of the day. Phil and Georgie discuss what they like to eat, and Phil shares a story about a cake he ate twenty years ago. It was so delicious that he still thinks about it today because it was very memorable. Some people have a strong preference for chocolate, while others like fruit or ice cream. If you do not like sugar, you might prefer savory food like cheese or chips instead. However, most people like to indulge in something sweet once in a while. When you crave a chocolate bar, it is hard to think about anything else. You just want to eat a small portion of your favorite cake to feel happy. This feeling of nostalgia for childhood sweets is very common for adults. It brings back happy memories of being young and eating simple candies with friends.

What about you? Think about the best sweet food you ever had. You can share your own stories and practice your English at the same time.

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